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What is the best man made thermal conductor and the best thermal insualtor?
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Aerogel is the best insulator [.004 W /( MK)] and diamond or diamond-chickenwire-tube (carbon nanotubes) are the best [2320 W/(MK)].
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_conductor
http://www.unitednuclear.com/aerogel.htm
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